UPCOMING EVENTS

SHADES OF THE SOUTHWEST: January 8-28th, 2019

SHADES OF THE SOUTHWEST Northeastern New Mexico – Southeastern Colorado Youth Art Show January 8th-Jan 28thOld Pass Art Gallery, 145 South First Street, Raton NMThere will be a reception on Friday, January 11th, 2019 from 3-5pm.Submission Deadline: Submissions are due by 2 pm Saturday, January 5th, 2019 at the historic Old Pass Gallery. Each school (Elementary, Middle, and High School) is invited to submit up to 8 pieces of Art for the entire show. Media Categories:1. Graphite, Colored Pencil, Pen and ink, Charcoal2. Oil, Acrylic, Water Color, Pastel3. Ceramic, Sculpture, Mixed Media

Submission Criteria: Art is to be matted and framed and hang ready. Frames can be store bought or fabricated. (Framing is worth 10 points on the judges score sheet) Submissions must be accompanied with the artist’s name, media, grade, school’s name and contact info and art teacher’s name.

Submission Deadline: Submissions are due by 2 pm Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at the historic Old Pass Gallery. Each school (Elementary, Middle, and High School) is invited to submit up to 8 pieces of Art for the entire show.

Each Age Division within each Media Category will be judged by independent judges (3) and a First Place, Second Place and Third Place will be awarded for each Age Division within each Media Category. A $50 Best in Show will be awarded for each Age Group and $100 People’s Choice will be awarded for the entire show.

The show will be at the Old Pass Art Gallery. Artist will have the options to sell their art if they like.

Vermejo Park Brunch: Sunday, May 19th and Sunday, August 18th, 2019

2019 VERMEJO PARK BRUNCHES The City of Raton Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with Vermejo Park Ranch is offering a Vermejo Brunch for 2019

This is meant to be a family experience and participants of all ages are welcome.

Participants 13 years old and up are $45.00 for dining room seating or $60 for veranda seating (all prices include taxes and gratuity)

Youth 6-12 years of age are ½ price

Children 5yrs and younger are free.

Brunches feature live music and offer tours of the Casa Grande

First Come, First Serve. Limited seating available.

Reservations become final when payment is received.

Make checks payable to The Friends of SugariteFor more info call the Dept of Park and Recreation at 575-445-2413To Register: Please contact Jared Chatterley, City of Raton, Department of Parks & Recreation at 575-445-2413 or email jchatterley@cityofraton.comPlease DO NOT contact Vermejo Park Ranch with questions or inquiries.

Climax Canyon 5k Trail Run/Walk; Saturday, June 1st, 2019

The Climax Canyon 5K Trail RunWho: Runners and Walkers of all agesWhat: The Climax Canyon 5k Trail RunWhen: Saturday, June 1st, 2019 10am (National Trail Day)Where: Climax Canyon Park, 1000 Apache Ave, RatonWhy: Fun and Exercise, Celebrate the designation of the Climax Canyon Trail as a National Recreation TrailHow: $25 registration fee. Register in person at the Dept. of Parks and Recreation office (in the Raton Regional Aquatic Center) or the day of the race. For more information call 575-445-2413.